Head of Agile & Lean

Reporting to: Global Head of Programme Management Office

Location: London, UK

About Lightsource bp

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world's transition to low carbon energy.

With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will 'be the change' on the world's energy transition to a more sustainable future.

We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by passionate people with brilliant ideas about sustainable technology and innovation.

What You'll do (the role)

SUMMARY

Lightsource bp has gone through an exciting phase of growth and transformation, supported by consultants with Agile & Lean capabilities. We are looking for an experienced Head of Agile & Lean with a pragmatic can-do attitude, who enjoys a variety of opportunities and working in an ever-evolving and fast-moving environment.

The successful candidate will be involved in global and enterprise-wide transformation programmes, covering Agile & Lean elements of both business and digital transformation. They will play a key role in implementing Agile & Lean solutions, increasing our in-house Agile & Lean capabilities, and achieving our transformation goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Agile & Lean team (Agile Coach and Change Manager) and all relevant Agile & Lean managed service contracts.
• Establish, prioritise and manage delivery of a portfolio of Agile & Lean transformation opportunities across the company.
• Screen new requests from the business for transformation opportunities benefiting from Agile and/or Lean solutions.
• Perform strategic problem analysis, investigating underlying issues and improvement opportunities.
• Assess business value drivers and processes to identify improvement opportunities and document current and target state processes using Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Identify and manage stakeholder relationships for projects using applicable techniques (e.g., stakeholder maps, RACI).
• Support stakeholders with the development of the business case for improvement opportunities.
• Plan, facilitate and deliver various strategic improvement events (VSM, KE, Sprints) with cross-functional groups.
• Ensure compliance with the company's transformation governance framework and change control processes.
• Market, plan, schedule and deliver our internal Agile & Lean capability building training.
• Coach and mentor business teams through various tools, sharing experience and ideas on Agile & Lean techniques.
• Expand the Agile Academy offering, establishing a Community of Practice and Technical Cohort to continuously adapt and improve Lightsource bp's ways of working.
• Build good working relationships with internal teams and third parties/vendors as required.

Who we're looking for

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years' experience of line management, preferably within flat and matrix organisational structures.
• Trained in Agile & Lean with qualification at practitioner level or above in Lean and/or a range of training covering Agile techniques.
• 2+ years' experience applying Agile & Lean skills with a record of successful efforts.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft365 and Visual Collaboration Tools.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and SPM in ServiceNow is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to build impactful relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to actively listen to and coach others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to suit the audience and situation.
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial and numerical skills.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the renewable energy sector is advantageous.

Why you'll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values, ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including an annual bonus, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there's a variety of initiatives for your personal development, including charitable causes and our net-zero by 2025 campaign.

Our core values

Lightsource bp cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible, and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive guide everything we do.